Cycling and walking projects

City centre west to east Link

We are developing a new cycle route linking the Roseburn path to Leith Walk via the city centre. This route will form part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 1. The route will be a key part of Edinburgh's quiet routes network.

The aim is to provide a cycle route which is designed for less confident cyclists and those who may be concerned about cycling in busy traffic. The route will be separate from traffic and will link planned cycle facilities on Leith Walk with the off-road path network at Roseburn. There will also be links to

Haymarket Station

Rutland Square

Lothian Road.

The project will be delivered in 3 stages. Stage

1 will go from Roseburn to Haymarket

2 will go from Haymarket to Charlotte Square

3 will go from St Andrew's Square to York Place.

The route itself will run along key streets including

Roseburn Terrace

West Coates

Melville Street

Charlotte Square

York Place.

The planned improvements include

new cycle routes with protected cycle tracks on the main road

cyclist and pedestrian priority at key junctions

significant improvements to the on-street environment, with dedicated public realm projects at Roseburn, Haymarket, Melville Crescent and Randolph Place

more cycle parking

new and improved pedestrian crossings

improved pavement surfaces

resurfacing of key setted streets.

The initial design for the route was approved in December 2016. The scheme proposals will now be further developed to detailed designs during 2017/18. This will include another period of statutory consultation.